Fresh Concrete

James Cementometer
A microwave meter for rapid
determination of moisture
content in wet cement and
concrete.

Features
and Benefits
Fast and easy to use; simply insert the
prongs into the material being tested
Accurate
Completely Portable
Full range of water cement ratios
Instantaneous readings

(ES) Equipements Scientifiques SA - Dpartement Bio-tests & Industries - 127 rue deNDT
Buzenval
BP 26
- 92380 GarchesINC.
JAMES
INSTRUMENTS
www.ndtjames.com
Tl. 01 47 95 99 90 - Fax. 01 47 01 16 22 - e-mail: bio@es-france.com - Site Web: www.es-france.com

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James Cementometer
Technical
Specifications

Cementometer Type R

he James Cementometer represents a break-through in modern moisture measurement technology. By utilizing the latest
microwave and microprocessor science, the Cementometer
can determine the moisture content of freshly mixed cement, concrete, and mortar. Simply insert the prongs of the probe into the
material to be measured and instantaneously the water cement
ratio is shown on the easy to read display.
The Cementometer Microwave moisture meter uses a two
prong sensor to measure the complex dielectric constant of the
material in contact with the prongs. As the dielectric constant of
water is four to eight times greater than most aggregates and
cements, changes in water content directly effect the sensor output. An average of five to ten readings is normally taken in order
to ensure a valid reading. This output is then converted by the
integrated microprocessor and moisture content is displayed
directly.
Two units are available to encompass the full range of water
cement ratios found in wet concrete. The Cementometer Type R
handles normal water cement ratios with its two prong probe.
The range of this instrument is approximately 0.35 to 0.65
water/cement. Cementometer Type L handles low water/cement
ratios with its five prong probe. The range of this instrument is
approximately 0.25 to 0.5 water cements.
The units come calibrated for standard type I, II, and III
cements. It can also be programmed with up to ten different mix
design by the user. For highest accuracy, the user should program
the unit for the material being used. The Cementometer Type R
has simple to use calibration process that rapidly creates the user
programs without the need for external computing devices.
Finally, the Cementometer can store over 150 readings. Storage
is complete with the time and date for future reference. Data can
be recalled via RS-232 interface to a personal computer running
WIN95/WINNT.

Specifications:
T-C-10
Water Cement
Ratio Range:
Power:
Display:
Data Link:
Weight:
T-C-20
Cementometer Type L

Water Cement
Ratio Range:
Power:
Display:
Data Link:
Weight:

Cementometer Type R for regular water

cement ranges
approximately 0.35 0.7
4AA Batteries
2 x 16 Char. Trans - reflective
RS-232
approximately 4 lbs (1.8 kgs)
Cementometer Type L for low water
cement ranges
0.25 0.5
4AA Batteries
2 x 16 Char. Trans - reflective
RS-232
approximately 4 lbs

00 NDT
JAMES
INSTRUMENTS
INC.
(ES)
Equipements
Scientifiques
SA - Dpartement Bio-tests & Industries - 127 rue de Buzenval BP 26
- 92380 Garches
www.ndtjames.com

Tl. 01 47 95 99 90 - Fax. 01 47 01 16 22 - e-mail: bio@es-france.com - Site Web: www.es-france.com